Friday, July 20, 2012

Why Everyone Should Use A Humidifier

If you've ever heard of humidifiers you know that they are used to create soothing breathing environments in your abode. Recently, humidifiers have become trendy because of their known advantages. Living in areas where winters can bring severely dry air, the use of a humidifier can help, not only for breathing, but for your skin also. Dry frosty air is known for causing hives and scratchy dry skin, so a humidifier can be used to moisten the air and give your body the humidity that is essential. It can also help with dry eyes, headaches and sinus attacks. It will even help by taking away some allergens, bacteria and other infectious agents.

The bedroom and living area are wonderful places to put a humidifier. If you or your partner snores all through the night, a humidifier can work wonders on the sinus and mucus membranes, allowing air to pass through smoothly and silently. Then if someone in the household has cold symptoms, the humidifier can help relieve his or her runny nose; many use them in the bedroom during the night. Some things you might not know about humidifiers is that they can decrease static electrical shocks and keep wooden furniture and floors from cracking.

There are two different kinds of humidifiers, one that produces a cold spray and another that produces a warm spray. Besides the different temperatures of their mists, there are some other differences between the two.

The cool mist humidifier was made to catch impurities and minerals in the air. There are three different humidifiers that release cool mist: ultrasonic humidifiers, evaporative humidifiers and impeller humidifiers. Cool mist humidifiers are known for being easy to clean and are most successful in bigger rooms. The mist is also easier to breathe. Those that live in hotter climates may find the cool mist more comfortable. Unlike the warm mist humidifiers, these can be a little noisier (this is because of the fan inside is working to keep the moisture cool). The only cool humidifier that doesn't make much noise is the ultrasonic humidifier. If the room temperature is a little cooler, the cool mist can make the room feel moist and a bit cold. It is important to keep it clean to avoid the wicks inside from getting sullied and developing mold; algae may also develop in the tank if the water inside is left standing for too long.

The warm mist humidifier was made to produce warm mist which can be seen, unlike the mist of the cool humidifier. Other types of these are steam humidifiers and vaporizers. Many people use these for treating symptoms of the flu and cold. Some of them come with an area where you can place medicines and inhalants to be dispersed into the room. The warm mist humidifier generates a boiling noise, but is still quieter than the cool mist humidifier. It is best used for the winter months or in cooler climates and in smaller rooms. It is important to keep children away from the humidifier to avoid risks of burn. It also requires frequent cleaning get rid of the mineral deposits left by the heat.

When filling the tank of the humidifier, it's good to use bottled distilled water instead of water from the sink, which can cause minerals to develop on the surface, best known as white dust. In petite rooms, you can set your humidifier between 30% and 40%. It is best to stay below 50% in warmer climates to stop the creation of dust mites and mold growth. Make sure to check the instructions to see a table for setting the humidity level, which will be determined by the indoor and outdoor temperatures.

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